Turkish | Scrap Firms on Renewed US Buying

Turkish mills continued booking US scrap as they rebuilt inventories following the summer slowdown. Limited cargo availability, higher freight and...

Asia | Tier-Two Coking Coal Rises Despite Weaker Futures

Tier-two Asian coking-coal prices increased following new physical transactions, even though Dalian futures weakened. Chinese domestic supply remained constrained, and...

China | Rising Freight Supports Iron Ore

Higher freight rates pushed seaborne iron ore prices upward even as steelmaking margins remained under pressure. The Australia-to-China C3 freight...

Global | Aluminium Markets Face Trade and Supply Uncertainty

São Paulo P1020 premiums remained stable at $300-350 per tonne in the low-VAT market and $150-180 in the high-VAT market...

India’s | Aluminum Scrap Demand Set for Rapid Growth

India’s recycled aluminium demand is forecast to rise from 2.3 million tonnes in 2026 to 3.69 million tonnes by 2030...

Global | Copper Supply Risks Offset Softer Chinese Buying

LME copper retreated to $14,218.50 per tonne after reaching a record $14,437 during the previous week. Chilean copper production fell...

Global | Chrome and Manganese Markets Show Regional Divergence

South African UG2/MG chrome ore remained stable at $286 per tonne CIF China, while Turkish lumpy ore held at $340-350...

Global | Asian Billet and Turkish Scrap Markets Edge Higher

Southeast Asian billet import prices rose to $490-500 per tonne CFR Manila and Indonesia, supported by higher scrap, coking coal...

Chinese | Steel Prices Weaken Despite Rising Coke Costs

Chinese HRC and rebar prices declined because of weak spot demand and falling futures, with purchases largely limited to immediate...